Clinical Research Coordinator I - Community-Based Research (Korean Community)

Job Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator I will support the implementation of the community-based research study ASPIRE (Asian American Prospective Research) at the Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRCHE) and Cedars-Sinai Community Outreach & Engagement . This position will play a key role in developing community partnerships and coordinating the ASPIRE study as well as related community-based pilot studies . The CRC I will work specifically with Korean communities within Cedars-Sinai's catchment area , helping to foster trust, promote participation, and ensure culturally responsive engagement in cancer research and prevention initiatives.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I works independently providing study coordination, screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. Responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. Presents study information at regular research staff meetings. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.
• Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
• In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
• Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.
• Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
• Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• May perform other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
• Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Participates in required training and education programs

Qualifications

Requirements :

Preferred Skills :

Req ID

12928

Working Title

Clinical Research Coordinator I – Community-Based Research (Korean Community)

Department

Cancer - Research Center Health Equity

Business Entity

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category

Academic / Research

Job Specialty

Research Studies / Clin Trial

Overtime Status

NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift

Day

Shift Duration

8 hour

Base Pay

$23.39 - $39.76